Title: AC1 Cooperative Agreement with Workforce, Alliance, Inc.

Recommendation:
I recommend that the School Board approve the Cooperative Agreement with Workforce Alliance, Inc., effective November 23, 2005 through June 30, 2007, and authorize the Superintendent or designee to sign all documents and amendments related to the agreement which are required for implementation.

Description:

The Cooperative Agreement  between The School Board of Palm Beach  County and Workforce Alliance, Inc., will be of benefit for the District and the Agency to provide educational and workforce development services for youth.  The Agency certifies to the District that it is a non-profit organization chartered by the State of Florida to provide the above referenced services.  The District and the Agency will identify collaboratively the sites for these services.  Eligible students will be identified by their home school under the Agency's state and federal guidelines.  The District shall provide a space for agency staff to meet with the student in accordance with privacy and safety.  The District will assist in scheduling the Agency to meet with the students to avoid core-subject area times.

The terms of the Agreement are from November 23, 2005 through June 30, 2007.  The Agreement may be terminated for any reason or no reason at all, by either party at any given time upon giving not less than 30 days written notice to the other party.

This Agreement is governed by the Laws of Florida and may be amended or modified in writing by the District or Agency as deemed necessary, with prior consent of the other party.

The Agency shall staff the program and assure that all staff has proper credentials.  Supervision of the Agency
employees will be the responsibility of the Agency.  The Agency shall maintain a plan of service per identified student, which is reviewed in accordance with school personnel.  The Agency will provide a copy of the plan of service to related school personnel prior to services being provided to ensure effective planning and congruence of services provided to the student.

Financial Impact:
There is no financial impact to the District.

For Additional Information, contact:

Ann Killets/ (akillets@palmbeach.k12.fl.us)

Janice Cover

Mary Vreeland

Attachments (list):
Workforce Alliance.pdf
High School 2005 Data Panel.pdf
Middle School 2005 Data Panel.pdf
Q&AAC1.doc